Category Archives: People Moves
Casey Quirk Expands Hedge Fund Advisory Presence In New York City
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Hedge fund consultant specialist Casey Quirk has opened new, larger offices in New York following a 67 percent growth in overall headcount over the past three years. The new offices will occupy the entire 22nd floor […]
Investcorp Hedge Funds Group Hires Gregory Berman
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Investcorp has hired hedge fund specialist Gregory Berman as the firm’s Hedge Funds business as a Principal and Co-Head of Fundamental Strategies. In his role, Berman will be responsible for developing and managing Investcorp’s Equity, […]
Former SEC Chief Accountant Rejoins Hedge Fund Marketplace
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Jaime L. Eichen, former Chief Accountant for the Division of Investment Management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has rejoined EY as a Partner in the Professional Practice Group with a focus on the […]
Biotech Hedge Fund Founder Shot In New York
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – The founder and managing member of Wainscott Capital Partners was discovered shot to death in his New York apartment over the weekend, police said. The NYPD said that the victim, Thomas Gilbert Sr, was allegedly shot in the […]
Former BlackRock, Macquarie Heads To Launch Asia Hedge Fund
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – The former head of BlackRock’s Scientific Active Equity department in Hong Kong announced plans to start hedge fund Zentific Investment Management, a Pan Asia Market Neutral fund with capital from institutional clients, founding partners and his own HS Sponsor […]
Mayor Bloomberg’s Investment Adviser Joins NY Hedge Fund
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Ms. Ranji H. Nagaswami, a former Chief Investment Advisor to Mayor Bloomberg’s administration for the City of New York, has joined international hedge fund Corsair as a Senior Advisor. “Ranji brings a unique perspective to our […]
Hedge Fund Association Appoints Robert Kim and Raymond Kang as Korea Chapter Regional Co-Directors
The Hedge Fund Association (“HFA”), a leading global nonprofit trade and nonpartisan lobbying organization, announced today two new leadership appointments focused on the expanding hedge fund community and institutional investor demand in Korea, demonstrating HFA’s enduring commitment to growth and […]
Blackstone Hiring Hedge Fund Veterans For New Fund
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Hedge fund investor Blackstone is now hiring top hedge fund talent for the launch of Blackstone Senfina Advisors LLC, a new hedge fund that will will have to up to 30 teams of seasoned investors with $100 […]
Hedge Fund Prosecution Specialist Marc Berger Joins NY Law Firm
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – The former Chief of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force and prosecutor who supervised the investigation and prosecution of multiple high-profile matters, including the prosecution of billionaire hedge fund manager of the Galleon Group, Raj Rajaratnam, has joined […]
Hedge Fund People: Samuel Farahnak As A Black Diamond Director
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – $8 billion hedge fund firm Black Diamond Capital Management, has appointed Samuel Farahnak as a Director in its Private Equity business. Mr. Farahnak will focus on identifying and evaluating controlling equity investments and M&A opportunities. “Sam’s […]
InvestCorp Expands Its Hedge Fund Advisory Board
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Investcorp, the $11.3 billion global hedge fund manager, has appointed four new Corporate Investment Advisory Directors, Brendan Harris, Joan Julia Dinares, Guy Leymarie and Philip Walters. “We are delighted to welcome such an esteemed group of […]